Transducer mounting blocks and method of use thereof

Abstract

A mounting block for fastening equipment such as a sonar transducer onto the hull or transom of a boat which consists of a flat body portion formed into a predetermined size and shape, the body further having a front face and a back face, the back face further having one or more channel grooves for retaining an adhesive, the channel grooves further having internal surfaces to provide mechanical grip to the hardened adhesive thereby preventing mechanical separation between sonar transducer or other equipment and the mounting block.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This Application is a non-provisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 558,932 filed Nov. 11, 2011, entitled “SONAR TRANSDUCER MOUNT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF”, the present application is also a Continuation-In-Part application of U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29 / 433,292 filed Sep. 27, 2012, entitled “DESIGN FOR TRANSDUCER MOUNTING BLOCKS”, Docket No. SEJ-201, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties, and claims any and all benefits to which it is entitled therefrom.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a mounting block which provides an anchor point for securing sonar transducers and / or other equipment onto the hull of a boat below the waterline, and more particularly for doing so without the necessity of drilling hole(s) into the transom or hull portions of boats or other watercraft.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]In general, to install marine electronics, such as sonar or a fish finder, to the hul...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a way to mount sonar transducers and other equipment onto a boat hull without drilling holes. It is safer, easier, and more flexible than previous methods, as it can be installed on any part of the boat's transom without the need for water intrusion. The technical effects of the invention include improved safety, efficiency, and flexibility.

Problems solved by technology

Since sonar transducers and other equipment must be installed below the waterline, drilling holes into the hull of a boat can be very problematic and even unsafe as it will result in water intrusion in the form of leaks, dry and wet rot, and water logging.

Moreover, since sonar transducers must be replaced from time to time, holes left behind when a sonar transducer is removed must be patched and hence affect the aesthetic and structural integrity of the boat.

Such current mounting blocks do not resolve the problem of unwanted holes in the hull.

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